Metal Poles
Metal poles can disappear quietly into a contemporary room or become a crisp architectural detail. Start with the finish and the proportion, then choose the components that go with them.
Matt black, brass and silver-toned finishes each set up a different relationship with lighting, handles and other metalwork in the room. You can coordinate deliberately, or use a contrasting finish as a design decision in its own right.
Check bracket and support requirements against the span before ordering. Why curtain poles sag explains what goes wrong on longer runs.